beehive
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3.3
- noun
- /ˈbiːhaɪv/
- Informal
:
hormiguero
- Cypress Woods always looked like a beehive to anyone, buzzing with bustle and hustle.
- a beehive of activity
This like this is a beehive of Taliban like village this this area.
- This like this is a beehive of Taliban like village this this area.
Examples
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An only child, I imagine I was thrilled to be thrust suddenly into such a beehive of sibling activity.
Fiction book (1990) -
On Wednesday, as students left summer vacation behind for good, Haldane's classrooms were a beehive of activity.
Blog text (17) -
His office was a beehive of activity.
Academic text (2017) -
It's a beehive of activity...
Fiction book (2000) -
This is a real beehive of activity, Halberstram.
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Giant steel doors now barred what had once been a beehive of activity.
Fiction book (2002) -
Kenny's office is a raging beehive of activity.
Fiction book (2000) -
Our nation is not unlike a beehive, with its complex systems of workers, caretakers, even royalty.
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This office is a bustling beehive of creativity, with everyone working on their projects.
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The market was a lively beehive, with vendors shouting and customers bustling about.
Synonyms
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3.9
A busy place full of people and activity
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3.5
A place where many people are busy and moving
A busy place that helps people and ideas grow
Antonyms
Compounds
How Busy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Beehive is often used for a busy place because a real beehive is full of bees all working together. That's why calling an office or kitchen a beehive means it is very 'busy' and active.